Mousetrap Car Project Page

This is a place where you'll create what your Mousetrap Car Project will be. You can edit your new page in any way that you see fit in order to complete the Mousetrap Car Project. Add images, videos, links, etc. to make this space your group's own.

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Group Name

List the members of your MTC Group here.

Do not list contact information on this website! Only share that information while face-to-face with your partners.

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Mousetrap Car Research (DUE DATE)

Mousetrap Car Research (DUE DATE)--Complete the following information during your research day(s) in class [and afterward, if needed].

http://can-do.com/uci/ssi2002/howitworks.html

Links:

Place links to interesting sites, videos, & pictures that your group has found below.

Your links:

My links:

http://can-do.com/uci/ssi2002/gallery.html
http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Mouse-Trap-Cars-Work&id=1869887
http://www.wikihow.com/Adapt-a-Mousetrap-Car-for-Speed
http://www.ehow.com/how_2044833_build-mousetrap-car.html
http://can-do.com/uci/ssi2002/howitworks.html
http://www.mousetrap-cars.com/distance_pics.htm
http://www.mousetrap-cars.com/car_pics.htm
http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/Stu/ppoggio/ewebquest/frames.html
http://www.mousetrap-cars.com/construction_tips.htm
http://can-do.com/uci/ssi2002/mousetrap-racer.html
http://www.docfizzix.com/design-help/picture-gallery/speed-trap-pics.shtml
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=search_videos&search_query=mouse+trap+car&search_sort=relevance&search_category=0&page=

Questions:

Answer the following questions during your Mousetrap Car Research time.

1. How does a mousetrap car work?
2. What factors/variables do you need to consider when building a mousetrap car?
3. Do you want to build your car for speed, distance, or both? How do you hope to achieve this goal?
4. What types of materials do you plan on using for the following?

• Body -
• Wheels -
• Axles -
• Lever Arm -
• Etc. -

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Mousetrap Car Design Plan (Due )

List the materials you have decided on using for your Mousetrap Car. You also need to include a drawing/prototype that you can use to discuss your plan with Mr. Pearson.

Materials:

• Body -
• Wheels -
• Axles -
• Etc. -

Drawing/Prototype:

You need to have a drawing (either hand-drawn or computer generated) or prototype to discuss with Mr. Pearson.

• The drawing needs to include measurements (as specific as possible).
• If you have a computer-drawn image, you can embed the picture on this page if you wish. Also, consider using a 3-D modeling program, such as Google SketchUp.
• If you have a hand-drawn image, make sure it is in class and done neatly.

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Mousetrap Car Design Survey (Due )

Complete the following questions after discussing your Mousetrap Car Design Plan with Mr. Pearson.

1. What factors did you not consider before designing your car that you need to consider now?.
2. What do you need to change about your car's design? Why?
3. What do you still need to do in order to get your car ready for the "first draft" day on (DUE DATE)?

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Mousetrap Car Trial Results (Due )

Complete the following information after conducting at least 2 official trials on your mousetrap car. The first one needs to be completed by at least 2/24.

Trial #1: (Due Date)

Fastest Time Over 3 meters -
Longest Distance -
Additional Comments -
Suggestions for Improvement -

• I will try to improve my mousetrap car by . . .

Trial #2: (Due Date)

Fastest Time Over 3 meters -
Longest Distance -
Additional Comments -

I will try to improve my mousetrap car by . . .